Daily Archive : Sunday August 3, 2014

News

Report: Rauner funneled money into Caribbean tax havenAssociated PressRepublican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Rauner funneled part of his wealth to a Caribbean territory long considered a tax haven, a business practice the venture capitalist defended on Sunday, stressing there was no impact on his personal tax rate. Rauner spoke with reporters the same day a published report detailed how three of five of Rauner's Cayman Island holdings are tied to GTCR, a...

Syrian rebels kill 10, capture others in LebanonAssociated PressSyrian rebels killed 10 Lebanese troops and likely captured over a dozen more in a raid on a Lebanese border town, the country’s military chief said, the most serious spillover of violence yet into the tiny country from its neighbor’s civil war.The capture of Lebanese soldiers and police raised fears that the country could become further entangled in the Syrian civil war and could...

American nurse with Ebola to leave Liberia TuesdayAssociated PressA second American medical missionary stricken with the often deadly Ebola virus is expected to be flown Tuesday to the U.S. for treatment, following a colleague who was admitted over the weekend to Emory University Hospital's infectious disease unit. Top American public health officials continue to emphasize that treating Nancy Writebol and Dr. Kent Brantly in the U.S. poses no risks to the...

One dead in shooting outside nightclubAssociated PressChicago authorities say one man is dead and another wounded after a shooting outside a nightclub on the Near North Side. Police say officers on patrol heard gunshots around 4 a.m. Sunday.

Quinn signs water-related laws in ChicagoAssociated PressGov. Pat Quinn has signed legislation aimed at protecting water supplies. One of the three bills Quinn signed Sunday creates the Urban Flooding Awareness Act. The new law forms a working group to evaluate research urban flooding policies.

Illinois comptroller rivals differ on merger ideaAssociated PressThe two candidates seeking the job of writing checks in a state notoriously behind in paying bills differ on a big issue hovering over the state comptroller’s office — whether to eliminate it by merging it with the treasurer’s office. Republican incumbent Judy Baar Topinka said it’s a no-brainer, since combining offices saves money, but her Democratic challenger, Lt.

Sikh temple shooting victim’s lessons sustain familyAssociated PressPunjab Singh spent a lifetime preaching the Sikh principles of optimism and hope — the very principles that his family now rely upon to sustain them during his slow recovery from being shot in the head two years by a white supremacist. Singh, 66, can neither move nor speak. Doctors say his injuries were so severe that he may never recover further. But his family refuses to give up hope,...

Ukraine’s army on outskirts of rebel strongholdAssociated PressFighting raged Sunday on the western outskirts of Donetsk as the advancing Ukrainian army tried to seize control of the rebel stronghold. In danger of being encircled, the separatists renewed their calls for Russia to send troops to their aid. To support their operations, the pro-Russian fighters have been confiscating vehicles and food from residents and businesses in Donetsk. The center of the...

22 killed in day of clashes over Libyan airportAssociatd PressA day of militia fighting over control of the international airport in Libya’s capital killed 22 people, the country’s interim government said Sunday, part of the worsening chaos gripping the country. Libya is seeing its worst violence since the 2011 civil war that toppled dictator Moammar Gadhafi, as militias made up of the rebels who overthrew him largely run wild in the country,...

Ohio’s 4th largest city has no drinking waterAssociated PressLong lines formed at water distribution centers and store shelves were quickly emptied of bottled water after Ohio’s fourth-largest city told residents not to drink from its water supply that was fouled by toxins possibly from algae on Lake Erie. The warning effectively cut off the water supply to 400,000 people in Toledo, most of its suburbs and a few areas in southeastern Michigan.

Hospital killing shows safety gap in mental healthAssociated PressNurses, social workers, aides and other mental health providers are at far greater risk of assault than workers as a whole, an occupational hazard at the best of times and one that’s been made worse by a persistent lack of funding for mental health services, the loss of thousands of inpatient psychiatric beds and the increasing use of hospitals to temporarily house criminals with mental...

Justices silent over execution drug secrecyAssociated PressNo one on the Supreme Court objected publicly when the justices voted to let Arizona proceed with the execution of Joseph Wood, who unsuccessfully sought information about the drugs that would be used to kill him. Even as the number of executions annually has dropped by more than half over the past 15 years and the court has barred states from killing juveniles and the mentally disabled, no...

School zone enforcementDaily Herald reportMundelein Police will conduct increased traffic enforcement in school zones from Aug. 12 through Sept. 5, officials said in a news release.

Israel withdraws most troops from GazaAssociated PressIsrael withdrew most of its ground troops from the Gaza Strip on Sunday in an apparent winding down of the nearly monthlong operation against Hamas that has left more than 1,800 Palestinians and 60 Israelis dead. Even as Israel said it was close to completing its mission, heavy fighting raged in parts of Gaza, with at least 10 people killed in what U.N. and Palestinian officials said was an...

CLC hires athletic directorDaily Herald reportThe College of Lake County has hired Nic Scandrett of Story City, Iowa, as its new athletic director, officials said in a news release.

Suburban libraries now offering Netflix-style streaming serviceBy Matt AradoThink of it as the library version of Netflix: More and more suburban public libraries are providing a service called Hoopla Digital, which allows library patrons to stream or download movies and television shows for free using their library cards. Librarians say getting into the streaming game is just the latest example of how libraries must stay current with emergent technologies.

Chicago’s examination of red-light cameras growsAssociated PressThe investigation is widening into whether Chicago’s red-light camera system resulted in traffic tickets to motorists who didn’t deserve them, with an official saying the city is nearly doubling the number of questionable tickets it is examining. The Chicago Sun-Times reported that Mayor Rahm Emanuel spokeswoman Kelley Quinn said the number of tickets under review for possible...

Strong quake kills 381 in southern ChinaAssociated PressA strong earthquake in southern China’s Yunnan province toppled thousands of homes on Sunday, killing at least 381 people and injuring more than 1,800. About 12,000 homes collapsed in Ludian, a densely populated county located around 277 miles northeast of Yunnan’s capital, Kunming, China’s official Xinhua News Agency reported. The magnitude-6.1 quake struck at 4:30 p.m. at a...

Fire displaces Elgin apartment residents By Steve ZaluskyResidents of an apartment building unit were displaced Saturday evening after a fire caused by an overloaded electrical outlet in the building in the 1100 block of Birch Drive in Elgin.

Man charged in 3-year-old’s shooting deathAssociated PressA 22-year-old man has been arrested and charged with murder in the shooting death of a 3-year-old girl who was sitting on a front porch when an argument broke out, police said Saturday.

California governor declares emergency amid firesAssociated PressA fast-growing wildfire along the Oregon-California border spurred evacuation notices even as California’s governor declared a state of emergency to help fight blazes raging in the state. Gov. Jerry Brown’s order Saturday night came as fires in other West Coast states burned through parched forests, brush and terrain, destroying some homes, threatening many others and forcing...

Police: Man, 2 girls die in Arizona crashAssociated PressAuthorities say a man and two children are dead following a single-vehicle crash in suburban Phoenix. Scottsdale police officer David Pubins says a pickup truck carrying the three along with the children’s father went out of control and rolled about 4 p.m. Saturday.

Mom thanked Jesus after chokehold homicide rulingAssociated PressAfter her son was placed in a police chokehold and died saying, “I can’t breathe,” Gwen Carr would wake up screaming, “Let him go! Give him air!” she said Saturday. When she heard his death had been ruled a homicide, she said, her first words were, “Thank you, Jesus!”

Atlanta hospital deemed 1 of safest for Ebola careAssociated PressThe Ebola virus has killed more than 700 people in Africa and could have catastrophic consequences if allowed to spread, world health officials say. So why would anyone allow infected Americans to come to Atlanta? The answer, experts say, is because Emory University Hospital is one of the safest places in the world to treat someone with Ebola. There’s virtually no chance the virus can...

Downtowns search for balance between rousing, rowdyBy Marie WilsonDuring the day, a vibrant downtown is a blessing, an economic boon, a destination — something that puts a suburb on the map. But at night, even the most pleasant of downtowns can take a turn toward the chaotic because of its bar scene. “The challenge is to strike a balance between a vibrant downtown and a rowdy downtown,” says Naperville City Council member Joseph McElroy, who...

Popular Mt. Prospect soccer club still alive, kickingBy Matt AradoIt began as a small German soccer club in Chicago. Today, it's a large and sophisticated soccer program, based in Mount Prospect, that has produced a number of elite players, including some who made the professional ranks. As it approaches its 60th birthday, the Green White Soccer Club is kicking as hard as ever.

Veteran tells of ‘incredible’ World War II dog in WheatonBy Marie WilsonThe owner of "the unofficial war dog of World War II" and the first recognized therapy dog told war stories of Yorkshire terrier Smoky's heroics Saturday during the Dog Days event at Cantigny Park in Wheaton. “She was found in a foxhole in New Guinea by a buddy of mine who didn’t like dogs,” Cpl Bill Wynne said about the beginning of his 14 years with Smoky.

As mobiles increase, referendum planned for Round Lake HighBy Bob SusnjaraMore students than ever will attend class in trailers outside Round Lake High School starting in the 2014-15 academic season, officials said. The school's portable classroom total will double to 12 when an estimated 2,000 students return Tuesday, Aug. 19. “With the addition of the mobiles, we will essentially have a third of the student population at Round Lake High School receiving their...

Sports

White Sox bullpen hits new low in loss to TwinsBy Scot GregorThe White Sox' bullpen has struggled for much of the season, and the unit hit rock bottom Sunday. In a 16-3 loss to the Twins, Sox relief pitchers matched a franchise record by allowing 15 runs.

Eaton a bright spot at top of White Sox orderBy Scot GregorIt's been another trying season for the White Sox, but there are a couple of bright spots. One is Adam Eaton, who has plugged a longtime hole at the top of the Sox' lineup.

New Bears defense eager to turn the pageBy Bob LeGereBears defensive coordinator Mel Tucker and his players are looking forward to an improved defense in 2014, and not dwelling on the memory of last year's disappointing and injury-ravaged defense, which was one of the worst in franchise history.

Cougars complete sweep of Quad CitiesSpecial to the Daily HeraldThe Cougars used 17 hits to finish off a three-game sweep over the visiting Quad Cities River Bandits and give Daury Torrez his 10th win. Offense was present all three games for the Cougars (22-17, 70-42) as they connected for double-digit hits for the entire three-game set and finished with a 9-5 victory Sunday at Fifth Third Bank Ballpark.

Boomers fall 11-3 at JolietSpecial to the Daily HeraldThe Schaumburg Boomers dropped an 11-3 contest to the Slammers on Sunday in Joliet.

Coghlan’s HR leads Cubs over DodgersAssociated PressLOS ANGELES — Edwin Jackson pitched six innings for his first victory in six weeks and Chris Coghlan hit a tiebreaking two-run homer, leading the Cubs to a 7-3 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday.Jackson (6-11) allowed two runs and seven hits, struck out six and walked none. The right-hander was 0-4 with a 7.39 ERA in his previous seven starts since beating Pittsburgh 6-3 on June 20 at Wrigley Field.The Dodgers dropped two of three to the team with the third-worst record in the majors. Los Angeles’ NL West lead was trimmed to 2 1/2 games over San Francisco, which won 9-0 at the New York Mets.Matt Kemp trimmed Chicago’s lead to 3-2 in the sixth with his fifth homer in six games and No. 13 on the year. But Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo helped preserve the lead in the seventh, making a leaping grab of Carl Crawford’s line drive and turning it into an inning-ending double play by trapping Drew Butera off second.The Dodgers got a run in the eighth off Pedro Strop, but Luis Valbuena responded in the ninth against Chris Perez with his 10th homer.Los Angeles right-hander Josh Beckett (6-6) gave up three runs and six hits in four-plus innings in his fifth straight start when he failed to get past the fifth. The three-time All-Star is 3-5 with a 3.30 ERA in 10 starts since his no-hitter on May 25 at Philadelphia.Beckett, facing the Cubs for the first time since Aug. 28, 2005, struck out Ryan Sweeney with the bases loaded in the third. But he surrendered a leadoff double by Jackson in the fifth, and Coghlan followed with his sixth homer.The Cubs made it 6-2 in the eighth with John Baker’s RBI groundout and a two-run single by pinch-hitter Starlin Castro, who was rested after starting each of the team’s first 109 games.TRAINER’S ROOMCubs: Newly acquired left-hander Felix Doubront had a bullpen session at Dodger Stadium while continuing his rehab from a left calf strain.Dodgers: Catcher A.J. Ellis missed his second straight game because of a sore right knee, which was struck by a foul tip off Rizzo’s bat in the sixth inning of Friday’s series opener. ... Butera was struck in the groin by a foul tip off the bet of Nate Schierholtz on the fourth inning and was given as much time as he needed to collect himself before going back behind the plate.ON DECKCubs: Left-hander Travis Wood (7-9, 5.10 ERA) matches up against Colorado lefty Brett Anderson (1-3 3.12 ERA) Tuesday night in the opener of a three-game series at Coors Field.Dodgers: Their next four games are against the Angels, with right-hander Zack Greinke (12-6, 2.65 ERA) opposing Garrett Richards (11-4, 2.74 ERA) on Monday night at Chavez Ravine. The Dodgers have won only one season series from the Angels in the previous 14 years, going 4-2 in 2006.

Sox surrender 16 runs to Twins in lossAssocaited PressRookie Danny Santana had five hits and four RBIs, and the Minnesota Twins scored nine runs in the eighth inning of a rain-delayed 16-3 victory over the White Sox on Sunday at U.S. Cellular Field.Santana had two hits and two RBIs in the Twins’ big inning, when they sent 14 batters to the plate and had nine hits against three relievers. The five hits set a season high for the rookie center fielder, who was one off his best for RBIs set June 7 against Houston.Dayan Viciedo hit a two-run homer for the Sox, who were hurt by poor bullpen work. Relievers Javy Guerra (1-3), Taylor Thompson, Ronald Belisario, Eric Surkamp and Andre Rienzo allowed a total of 15 runs and 18 hits over the final four innings.Kyle Gibson (10-8) was the beneficiary of Minnesota’s big day at the plate. The 6-foot-6 right-hander allowed three runs and six hits in seven innings while improving to 3-1 with a 3.08 ERA in his last four starts.Chicago starter Jose Quintana struggled through three errors and two rain delays (for a total of 45 minutes) in the first two innings. He managed to get through five innings on 116 pitches, leaving with a 3-1 lead thanks to a three-run fourth for the White Sox.Alexei Ramirez hit an RBI double and scored on Viciedo’s 13th homer.Minnesota responded three runs in the sixth. Eduardo Nunez had a run-scoring single before Santana’s two-run double gave Minnesota a 4-3 lead.

Back pain knocks Woods out of BridgestoneAssociated PressTiger Woods suffered more back pain Sunday and withdrew after eight holes at the Bridgestone Invitational, struggling to even take off his golf shoes before being driven away to an uncertain future. In his third tournament since returning from back surgery, Woods injured himself playing a shot from the lip of a bunker on the par-5 second hole.

NFL sideline tech inches forward, still no videoAssociated PressNFL teams use an automated camera that delivers images to a printer on the sideline, creating that familiar sight of a quarterback staring at a sheet of paper to figure out what went wrong on an interception. Tablets will be allowed for the first time starting with the Hall of Fame game, though they won’t exactly be running the most cutting-edge apps. The devices will replicate the old system of transmitting still photos to the field — but faster, clearer and in color. No surfing the Web. No selfies or tweets. And more important from a football standpoint: no watching replays of the last snap.

Pick Bulls’ Rose for MVP? Not hereBy Barry RoznerThe Bulls’ Derrick Rose appears healthy and has every bit the motivation he had a year ago, once again looking to make everyone pay who has burned and buried him.

Business

Not so golden: Wealth gap lasting into retirementAssociated PressWith traditional pensions becoming rarer in the private sector, and lower-paid workers less likely to have access to an employer-provided retirement plan, there is a growing gulf in the retirement savings of the wealthy and people with lower incomes. That, experts say, could exacerbate an already widening wealth gap across America, as more than 70 million baby boomers head into retirement — many of them with skimpy reserves. Because retirement savings are ever more closely tied to income, the widening gulf between the rich and those with less promises to continue — and perhaps worsen — after workers reach retirement age.

In San Francisco real estate, $1M won’t buy muchBy Lisa LeffSan Francisco Association of Realtors President Betty Taisch has two words of advice for those who want to live here and think $1 million will buy them their dream house: Think again. It will barely cover the cost of an 800-square foot starter home that needs work.

Small businesses see revenue gains, hire workersAssociated PressThe long-awaited surge in hiring at small businesses appears to be underway. Owners who resisted hiring after the recession are taking on workers to keep up with rising demand for products and services. Companies began stepping up their hiring pace in the spring.

Bank scandal tarnishes powerful Portuguese familyAssociated PressPortugal’s Espirito Santo family business survived wars, dictatorship, revolution and family feuds for almost 150 years. Now, one of Europe’s last banking dynasties is being stripped of its wealth and influence amid accounting irregularities, huge unreported debts, record losses at the family bank and a police investigation.

Hawaii health care faces federal threatAssociated PressJanice Nakamura knows the financial burden of going without health care, and she’s thankful for the Hawaii law that strictly mandates expansive, employer-provided coverage for her and her family. The Nakamuras are among the 763,000 Hawaii residents — more than half the state’s population — who rely on a unique, longstanding system that has been jeopardized by the federal health care overhaul.

Zillow topping Realogy shows Web surge in housingBy Prashant Gopal and John GittelsohnZillow’s purchase of Trulia makes the online company such a force in U.S. real estate that its market value now surpasses that of Realogy, owner of renowned brokerage brands from Coldwell Banker to Century 21.

Approvals for mortgage relief take too long, watchdog saysBy Dina ElBoghdadyTroubled homeowners are facing unacceptable delays when they turn to the Obama administration’s flagship foreclosure prevention program for help, the watchdog agency that oversees the initiative reported. The analysis found that the number of borrowers awaiting approval for the Home Affordable Modification Program nearly doubled.

Homeowner who fought off Trump is moving onAssociated PressShe once called Donald Trump “a maggot, a cockroach and a crumb.” This week, he remembered her as “an impossible person.” The woman who became a folk hero for resisting decades-long efforts by big-name developers like Trump to displace her Atlantic City boardinghouse is now 91 and, at last, ready to sell. But it remains to be seen if anybody still wants to buy.

Career Coach: Too busy to shape your own future?By J. Gerald SuarezIn our hyper-dynamic and complex world, it is easy to confuse means with ends, activity with progress, efficiency with effectiveness, and busyness with importance. We are living and working on a high-speed roller coaster, hanging on, experiencing the thrill of the ride, yet becoming oblivious to our surroundings and our sense of direction.

Work advice: Is my boss breaking the law?By Karla L. MillerWelcome to the Work Advice lightning round, answering one question: Is what my employer is doing legal? A yes answer means the described situation is generally legal. The reader can protest or refuse to participate, but not on legal grounds. A no answer means the situation seems to violate at least one labor law.

Contractors to blame for HealthCare.gov problems, probe findsBy Amy GoldsteinFederal health officials were responsible for the problem-pocked start of HealthCare.gov last year because of poor planning and lax oversight of outside contractors, according to government investigators who warned that “significant risks remain” that some Americans could again have trouble buying coverage in the federal health insurance marketplace this fall.

Life & Entertainment

Images: Lollapalooza 2014Fans flocked to see some of music's biggest stars (and some of its rising stars) at Lollapalooza on the 10-year anniversary of the festival's Chicago debut.

Final 10 wow Suburban Chicago’s Got Talent judgesBy Marni PykeThe top 10 finalists of Suburban Chicago's Got Talent wowed the crowd at the Prairie Center for the Arts in Schaumburg on Sunday. They'll perform again at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at the Taste of Arlington Heights, where the grand prize winner and the Fan Favorite will be announced.

Marvel’s ‘Guardians’ rockets to top of box officeAssociated Press"Guardians of the Galaxy" blasted past expectations at the weekend box office. Marvel Studios' cosmic romp starring Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana and Dave Bautista as members of an intergalactic band of rebels earned $94 million in its debut weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday. Analysts initially projected that the comic book adaptation would earn between $60 million and $75 million in North America.

Cooking up a color-happy kitchenBy Kim CookKitchens in traditional and vintage homes often are dressed in conservative garb. Historically, however, kitchens were actually pretty peppy, according to Deborah Baldwin, editor of This Old House magazine.

No bones about it — skulls are making their wayBy Joseph PubillonesIt seems the latest trend in interior design is the skull as a motif and decorating theme. Interior design has always been influenced by fashion and art, and the skull emblem is the perfect example.

Protein: Why it's so popular right nowBy Jennifer Van AllenProtein has never been more popular. Enticed by the promise that it can help you lose weight, get stronger and avoid age-related muscle loss, some 71 percent of consumers say they want more of it in their diets.

5 tips for making family trips with teens more funBy Beth J. HarpazWhen it comes to family trips, the teenage years can be nearly as challenging as the toddler years — because to a teen, any place a parent wants to go is by definition uncool. It’s tempting to fantasize about leaving them home, but they might throw wild parties in your absence, so you’ll have to bring them along. Here are five strategies — crowdsourced and from personal experience — to help you survive. It may not be cool for teenagers to travel with their parents, but you can definitely make it more fun.

Jude Law: With maturity comes complicationBy Louise DixonJude Law feels his work options are widening as he gets older, and he revels in the complications. The 41-year-old British actor says there is now “less emphasis on playing romantic leads.” “You get over a certain age, and you’re more complicated anyway,” he said in an interview. “So, I guess characters written for that age are more complicated, you know.”

Got a beef with television? Why not sue somebody?By Frazier MooreHow does this suit you? Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives say they want to sue President Barack Obama. Without taking sides, I want to say I find this Beltway brawl’s latest round to be inspiring. It serves as a reminder that when something doesn’t suit you, sue somebody. If the leader of the free world is fair game, then who isn’t? It may not make sense, but it will make you feel better. No wonder I may be seeking legal remedy for certain pet peeves in the TV universe!

Title sequences: Credit where credit is dueBy Jen ChaneyAt multiple points during a hard-core TV binge-watch, the binger has the option to press fast-forward, scoot past the opening titles and immediately continue consuming episodes. Yet even after barreling through, say, seven hours of “Game of Thrones” and immediately settling in for an eighth, viewers often don’t bother to push that button. That’s because those intros are often as compelling, visually inventive and worthy of deep analysis as the original dramas and comedies they introduce.

Many families are housing multiple generationsBy Christine BrunMany baby boomers find themselves sandwiched between aging parents and boomerang kids who come home to live again. A larger percentage of college-educated progeny have returned home.

Sun shining through your window can cook riceBy James DulleyQ. I like to do things the natural way when cooking. Since my kitchen gets really hot when I cook, I would like to try a solar oven. Is it really possible to cook with solar and how can I make an oven?

Additional insulation may not be worth it in some casesBy Henri de MarneQ. My house is a 50-year-old, two-story colonial. The attic already has blown-in insulation up to the top of the joists with an attic blanket over that. I have no trouble with ice dams, etc., on my roof. Should I blow foam into the walls?

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Editorial: Faith is the forerunner of prosperityThe Daily Herald Editorial BoardA Daily Herald editorial says that the historic depths of public cynicism in Illinois pose a challenge to politicians and voters alike. Life in Illinois can improve, but believing it can is the first step.

Sick? Some of you can stay home.By Catherine RampellColumnist Catherine Rampell: Something strange happened in New York last week: Lots of workers who’ve never done so before got the right to call in sick. And that’s a good thing.

Let’s return to stricter immigrant requirementsA Des Plaines letter to the editor: On the July 11 Opinion page there was a letter from Mike Junge regarding immigrants. It interested me because I remember my father relating the requirements to enter the United States when he emigrated in 1907, and I’ll list them

NFL not doing enough about domestic violenceA Hanover Park letter to the editor: I just read Barry Rozner’s column today about domestic violence and the professional football player, Ray Rice, of the Baltimore Ravens, who was accused of “knocking out” his then-fiancee. The National Football League suspended Mr. Rice for two whole games.

Democrats have made a mess of IllinoisAn Arlington Heights letter to the editor: If you like your state being $100 billion in debt because of Mike Madigan and Rod Blagojevich, then vote for the Democrats and make our state, what, $200 billion dollars in debt.

Why permit building in flood-prone areas?A Mundelein letter to the editor: It never ceases to amaze me that every time we have moderate to heavy rain, we see and hear about homes being flooded and residents clamoring for relief.

Just say ‘stop’ to IsraelAn Elgin letter to the editor: The Israelis say that they are bombing Hamas, but we know from our news reports that they are slaughtering mothers and dads, grandmas and small children. They are using the most sophisticated, the deadliest, weapons that American money can buy.

Surely, God is neutral in sportsA Wheaton letter to the editor: The July 26 Daily Herald sports section has a picture of Cubs’ Luis Valbuena crossing home plate after hitting a home run against the St. Louis Cardinals, looking skyward, and raising his arms toward the heavens “celebrating” his home run.